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  • ABC 13 Share Your Holidays benefiting the Houston Food Bank

    Share Your Holidays This Season

    For the sixth year, the University of Houston at Sugar Land is joining ABC 13 and the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center for the Share Your Holidays Food Drive. This is the 44th year for the event, which will take place on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Collection bins are located in the Albert & Mamie George Building Rotunda, Brazos Hall near the elevators and the Technology Building near the elevators.
  • An Asian man in glasses and a pink dress shirt sits at a desk with laptops and a desktop computer.

    University of Houston Engineers Unveil AI Model for Predicting, Controlling Pandemic Spread

    A team of engineers at the University of Houston has published a study in the journal Nature on how international air travel has influenced the spread of COVID-19 around the world.By using a newly developed AI tool, the team identified hotspots of infection linked to air traffic, pinpointing key areas that significantly contribute to disease transmission.
  • Portrait of a Hispanic man with a short faded beard in a blue business suit

    Fort Bend County Housing, Mental Health Focus of UH at Sugar Land Research

    A study from the University of Houston will examine the impact of housing instability on mental health in Fort Bend County. A partnership between UH, Fort Bend County Health and Human Services and PolicyMap, a data and analytics company, received more than $500,000 from the AIM-AHEAD Consortium, a National Institutes of Health-funded organization.
  • Microscopic view of blue T cells interacting with red tumor cells.

    Artificial Intelligence Drives Development of Cancer Fighting Software

    University of Houston researchers and their students are developing a new software technology, based on artificial intelligence, for advancing cell-based immunotherapy to treat cancer and other diseases. CellChorus Inc., a spinoff from the University of Houston, is commercializing the UH-developed Time-lapse Imaging Microscopy In Nanowell Grids™ platform for dynamic single-cell analysis with label-free analysis.
  • The NASA Space Launch System lifting off from its launch pad. A large plume of exhaust fills the bottom portion of the picture.

    NASA Awards UH $1.2 Million to Strengthen Diversity in STEM and Aerospace Engineering

    NASA is awarding the University of Houston $1.2 million to grow diversity initiatives in STEM and aerospace-related engineering fields and address barriers to access and success for historically underserved and underrepresented students. The award is for a project called the Partnership for Inclusivity in Engineering Education and Research for Space, also known as PIE 2RS.
  • Droplets of water float in pairs connected by a bar of water to appear like molecules.

    UH Energy Hydrogen Symposium Report Highlights Gulf Coast Hydrogen Ecosystem Opportunities and Challenges

    The UH Division of Energy & Innovation recently released an in-depth report titled “The Gulf Coast Hydrogen Ecosystem: Opportunities and Solutions,” following a similarly titled symposium focused on developing a successful Gulf Coast hydrogen ecosystem. The symposium hosted last spring by UH Energy brought together industry experts, policymakers, and academics to explore the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source.

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Saturday 10/1

Salsa y Salud
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
  • Location: Online
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Salsa y Salud continues to bring a fresh and exciting live salsa music and dance performance to the delight of audiences. World premieres, original choreography, dance theater, visual arts, and more, are all part of this colorful and vibrant show. See you there! A live perform at the Miller Outdoor Theatre that will also be live streamed.

Sunday 10/2

Gandhi Jayanti
  • Location: India
A national holiday in India to celebrate the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the activist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence. The United Nations also celebrates this day as the International Day of Non-Violence.

Tuesday 10/4

Flamenco Ole!
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
This show educates children about the art and culture of Flamenco. In this performance, the artists will demonstrate the three most important elements of Flamenco: song, guitar, and dance. Students will learn about the origins of Flamenco, its rhythms and how feelings are expressed in this beautiful art.

Wednesday 10/5

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Branch Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas 77469
Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills.

Monday 10/10

Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • Location: United States of America
Occurring on the 2nd Monday in October, this holiday celebrates and honors Native Americans as well as commemorates their histories and cultures.

Tuesday 10/11

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas 77479
English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This conversation group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. No registration required.

Wednesday 10/12

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Branch Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas 77469
Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills.

Thursday 10/13

University Branch Young Adult Advisory Council
  • Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Are you a high school student interested in: Earning volunteer hours? Enhancing your college application or resume? Helping your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come join the Young Adult Advisory Council. The Young Adult Advisory Council meets the 2nd Thursday of the school year. We do not meet in June, July or August. Join us!

Wednesday 10/19

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Branch Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas 77469
Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills.

Friday 10/21

Senior Series: The Truth About Scams
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Every time we think we have it figured out, a new scam appears. Yes, con-artists have been around forever, but with the advent of the internet, cellular phones, and email, they are becoming even more sophisticated. Add this level of sophistication to an aging society and you have a perfect storm. A scam storm. This month’s seminar will certainly cover the most common scams impacting today’s mature adults, but it will go one step further. We will discuss the psychology behind the most effective scams and how you can protect yourself and those you care about from becoming the next victim.

Saturday 10/22

Asia To The World
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
  • Location: Online
Come experience the excitement of Asian American Dance, with mesmerizing music, sensational costumes, and cultural influences from all across Asia and beyond. This performance is fun and exciting for the whole family. A live perform at the Miller Outdoor Theatre that will also be live streamed.

Monday 10/24

Early Voting Begins in Fort Bend County
  • Location: Local
Check the hours of early voting locations to cast your ballot early for the general election on November 8, 2022.
Diwali
  • Location: India
A festival of lights that is a major festivals celebrated by Hindus as well as other religions in India. Typically lasting five days, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

Tuesday 10/25

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas 77479
English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This conversation group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. No registration required.

Wednesday 10/26

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Branch Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas 77469
Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills.

Friday 10/28

Calavera con Calavera
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
  • Location: Online
FLAS and Indigo Theater Group present the traditional Day of the Dead play, “Calavera con Calavera” (Skulls); an original piece written by Eddie Gonzalez. It’s Day of the Dead, and the Burgos Family is getting ready to celebrate this important date, a yearly tradition in Hacienda Calvario where they get together to solemnize this festivity. Mystery and secrets ensue as the family brings drama to the table while learning the value of life. A live perform at the Miller Outdoor Theatre that will also be live streamed.

Please note that events are subject to change. Check the respective event links for the most current information from the event organizers.

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